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Greetings, folks! Welcome to the latest installment of Afronerd Radio’s Grindhouse broadcast, airing every Sunday at 6 p. m. eastern on BTalk 100. Join your “invincible” AFROnerdist hosts as they tackle the following data: noted graphic novelist and illustrator, Jeff Parker (Marvel, DC, Valiant), stops by to discuss his genre-spanning career and future projects; Afronerd Radio supporter and friend of the show, Dedren Snead, also swings by the “steam engine” to discuss his multi-tasked career, as co-creator (shout out to Marco Lopez) of Subsume Media, including a recent appearance on W. Kamau Bell’s United Shades of America:
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Well, it all “goes down” when billionaire technologist, Elon Musk, hosts this weekend’s Saturday Night Live…but why all (or some of) the alleged disdain from some SNL cast members for Musk’s appearance? And more importantly, will this show cause another “crypto bump?”; legendary comedian, Dave Chappelle’s podcast, The Midnight Miracle, premieres on Luminary:
Educator and author, Victor LaValle (Destroyer) is “black on it” with another stellar graphic novel debut entitled Eve, courtesy of Boom Studios (hat tip to our own Uncanny Daryll B. for mentioning the comic during our last show) and lastly, Marvel’s Heroes Reborn is revisited but with an interesting twist to the main “616” canon.
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Greetings, folks! Welcome to the latest installment of Afronerd Radio's Grindhouse broadcast, airing every Sunday at 6 p. m. eastern on BTalk 100. Join your "invincible" AFROnerdist hosts as they tackle the following data: noted graphic novelist and illustrator, Jeff Parker (Marvel, DC, Valiant), stops by to discuss his genre-spanning career and future projects; Afronerd Radio supporter and friend of the show, Dedren Snead, also swings by the "steam engine" to discuss his multi-tasked career, as co-creator (shout out to Marco Lopez) of Subsume Media, including a recent appearance on W. Kamau Bell's United Shades of America:
W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) May 7, 2021
Well, it all "goes down" when billionaire technologist, Elon Musk, hosts this weekend's Saturday Night Live...but why all (or some of) the alleged disdain from some SNL cast members for Musk's appearance? And more importantly, will this show cause another "crypto bump?"; legendary comedian, Dave Chappelle's podcast, The Midnight Miracle, premieres on Luminary:
Educator and author, Victor LaValle (Destroyer) is "black on it" with another stellar graphic novel debut entitled Eve, courtesy of Boom Studios (hat tip to our own Uncanny Daryll B. for mentioning the comic during our last show) and lastly, Marvel's Heroes Reborn is revisited but with an interesting twist to the main "616" canon.
One thing that Dburt is doing (finally) is investing in cryptocurrency, courtesy of Roundlyx. We would implore our followers to investigate, discern and then explore by using our referral code: afro-87A4BF
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Writer: Robbie Thompson / Artists: Eduardo Pansica and Julio Ferreira / DC Comics
New Suicide Squad book, same rules.
Off the heels of the off the wall Tom Taylor run on this book, we see a new creative team in Robbie Thompson, Eduardo Pansica, and Julio Ferreira take on the Squad and lead them into Infinite Frontier.
I was a big fan of the Tom Taylor run, and I was really sad to see it prematurely end. So, I was a bit apprehensive to try out this book, especially since it hasn’t been that long since the other one ended.
But I’ll say that I’m presently surprised about how good it is. It’s not following the same story as Taylor’s, and it doesn’t feature many of the same characters, but it’s still really solid. And on top of that, it’s still entertaining.
The team features a roster that resembles the Future State version more closely than the classic version. But this is obviously not in that future universe. Maybe this is how it gets to that point.
For the time being, Peacemaker is the leader of the team, with Conner Kent Superboy positioned to take his place at some point. The dynamics are great. Peacemaker is full of moral superiority. This man is crazy. Peace at all cost. Even if that means killing a bunch of people. It’s cool to see the comics show him some TLC before he makes his debut in the films later this year.
As for the soon to be leader, we don’t really know how or why Superboy is on the Suicide Squad, but it’s an interesting mystery. He clearly would like to be anywhere else. I’m here for whatever it may be.
Issue #3 was a crossover of sorts as it featured Bolt, a member of Titans Academy, and a prominent character from that book. I wouldn’t say that you have to be reading that book to understand the contents of this story, but it can only help.
The Squad was tasked with capturing her and bringing her to the base because they need the services of a speedster for whatever Amanda Waller is currently cooking up (we have yet to be informed).
You know the rules: succeed or get your head blown off. The tension literally writes itself each issue. This is popcorn eating storytelling.
It’s safe to say this book is in good hands, and it’s heading in a good direction. I’m looking forward to seeing how it all unfolds.
9 Laundry Room Meetups out of 10
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Our Bob Ross Painting Tutorial Starter Kit will hopefully inspire you to take a break and create art as a family.
Whether your family is full of creative types or none of you have ever picked up a paintbrush, Bob Ross’ painting method is designed for anyone and everyone. With his memorable perm, an adorable pocket squirrel, and the infamous PBS program The Joy of Painting, Bob Ross will always be remembered as the painter of Happy Little Trees (and spectacular scenic landscape paintings). But how did he become such a well-known painter and American icon? This guide includes plenty of ways to bring his lighthearted approach to painting into your family’s life, even if your kids aren’t quite ready to tackle a mountain landscape scene.
Who Was Bob Ross? 
Bob Ross started off in a much different career than the artistic pursuits he has become famous for. Believe it or not, Ross actually spent 20 years serving in the U.S. Air Force, during which he even served as a Drill Sergeant! It may be hard to imagine the soft-spoken man shouting orders, and that was actually the way he wanted it – Ross said later in life that he wanted desperately to get away from his former mean, harsh military persona and spread happiness in the world instead.
From a young age, Bob Ross developed his hobby of painting, and began to perfect his skills. Even during his time in the military, Ross would often go home and paint during his lunch breaks while he ate a sandwich!
Artistically, the method Bob Ross popularized is known as the “alla prima”, or “wet-on-wet” technique. Though it has been used commonly since the 1700’s, he popularized the use of the oil method with his early Alaskan landscapes that he painted on old novelty mining pans and sold. When he retired from the military, he began painting and teaching his method full time, eventually creating the Joy of Painting PBS show which ran for over 10 years. Ross filmed the show for free in order to help people everywhere learn to love painting as he did.
Bob Ross died in 1995 at the age of 52, but he left behind over 30,000 paintings and a legacy of making art accessible to anyone. Ross was happy to share his knowledge and love of art while encouraging viewers of his show to try their hand at painting. In Ross’ words, “I think there’s an artist hidden at the bottom of every single one of us.”
How to Get Started with the Joy of Painting Method 
Bob Ross made it look easy to create stunning landscapes and picturesque scenes in a quick 30-minute TV episode. Fortunately, it’s no longer necessary to try to keep up and paint along with Bob as he speeds through the tutorials. With the Joy of Painting DVDs, you can take things as slow as you need to, pausing to perfect your Happy Little Trees and rewinding to see exactly how Bob captured the rugged mountain peaks or fluffy white clouds.
DVD tutorials also make it much easier to follow along while painting as a family! We love the idea of setting up some easels and paints and all following along to a Bob Ross tutorial. Of course, aprons and dropcloths are probably a good idea for very little kids, too! But even they will enjoy attempting to create an original work of art – even if it doesn’t resemble Bob’s.
Just putting paint on a canvas is half the fun, and the entire family can get in on that! Following a Bob Ross tutorial on YouTube might be a good option for families with kiddos who can’t sit through an hour-long painting session – check out this Bob Ross Painting Tutorial Kid’s Edition for some inspiration!
Also be sure to check out our Supplies section below, where you’ll find some perfect artistic options for young kids to paint along while you and the older kids follow the Bob Ross method.
Ready to paint your very first Happy Little Tree? For the absolute beginner, Bob Ross has a 3-hour long workshop designed to instruct anyone in his wet-on-wet painting method, even those who have never painted before. You will discover what materials you need to succeed, learn the foundational concepts of working with color and texture, and create some landscapes of your own
Joy Of Painting 10 DVD Box Set
From the workshop, you can begin to branch out and attempt different scenes with diverse features such as lighthouses, autumn leaves, and nighttime lighting. This DVD includes 9 individual lessons, each one hour in length.
For a well-rounded collection that will showcase most of the basics of Bob Ross’s method, we’d recommend this DVD collection of 20 lessons to start out with. This is a great option when you’ve seen most of Bob Ross’s techniques already and want to try some different scenes.
Interested in delving into a collection of seascapes sure to provide a challenge? This Seascape collection from the Joy of Painting features 13 segments, during which you’ll learn how to paint sandy beaches, sunny skies, and pristine ocean waves.
Some would argue that it isn’t possible to truly capture a style of painting without knowing all about the famous artists who created masterpieces using those techniques. If you are interested in diving deeper and learning more about the man behind the method, the “Bob Ross: The Happy Painter” documentary will provide you with more information about his life away from the canvas.
Stock Up on Painting Supplies 
Bob Ross made it a point to choose simple, affordable materials and paints to make the Joy of Painting method accessible to anyone. Therefore, when starting to paint at home or even as a family, it’s okay to opt for cheaper materials until you gain more skill! Here’s some of our top suggestions for essential materials to practice the Bob Ross method (plus some options for kiddos to practice a method of their own!).
Bob Ross Painting Supplies for Adults
These materials are all you’ll need to follow along with the tutorials featured on the Joy of Painting!
The ultimate kit that includes everything you need – even a Bob Ross instructional DVD! The easel, paints, brushes, and canvas are high quality and great for wet-on-wet oil painting.
Already have your easel and canvas? This is the oil paint set you need to get going! These quintessential Bob Ross oil paints are the exact colors that Bob Ross references in the painting series, including his oft-used Phthalo Blue, Mountain Mixture, and Titanium White.
It’s far easier to recreate a Bob Ross masterpiece or follow along with his tutorials if you are using the exact same oil brushes he uses! These high quality bristle brushes and paint knives/scrapers are authentic Bob Ross branded brushes, so you can be assured that they will do the trick!
Don’t feel like picking out all of the individual components? Not sure if you’re going to stick with painting, but just want to give it a try? We totally understand – this is the kit for you. It’s incredibly affordable and includes the tabletop easel, canvas, paints, and brushes you need to get started.
Bob Ross Painting Materials for Kids and Families
The younger kiddos in the family probably aren’t ready to tackle wet-on-wet oil painting. But we know they’ll love participating in the family artistic endeavor with one of these material kits!
Meeden 46 Piece Oil Painting Set
Older kids will love this sophisticated painting set that includes everything they’ll need to paint an original masterpiece. Comes with a tabletop easel, a variety of brushes and paint knives, a set of 24 oil paints, assorted canvases, and more.
Ohuhu 56 Piece Oil Painting Set
This kit includes everything they need and nothing they don’t! They’ll be ready to start painting with the basic oil brushes, paints, a few canvases, and a tabletop easel.
This kit includes everything they need and nothing they don’t! They’ll be ready to start painting with the basic oil brushes, paints, a few canvases, and a tabletop easel.
Time to Paint Your Own Happy Little Forest! 
If you’re looking for a new hobby to practice on your own or with the family, painting might be a great option! Bob Ross was a firm believer that anyone can create art, whether or not they have experience (or an adorable squirrel sidekick!). By following the Bob Ross painting method and practicing the wet-on-wet techniques, you’ll be well on your way to creating your own beautiful nature paintings. Just remember, in the words of Bob Ross – “We don’t make mistakes. We just have happy accidents.”
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We’ve compiled a list of the best Marvel Superhero nursery decor ideas for your little superhero’s lair.
One of the exciting parts of preparing for a newborn is decorating a themed Marvel superhero baby nursery. Your baby’s nursery should be a place of solace and relaxation, where you can spend time enjoying your little one’s antics and catering to their every need. That’s why we recommend turning your nursery into an expression of your unique interests, such as the Marvel cinematic universe.
But where to begin?
First, head over to our comprehensive guide to decorating a nerdy nursery. You’ll find plenty of tips that will help you curate a space you love, without looking tacky or spending a fortune.
Next, check out all of the awesome products we’ve gathered into this buying guide! Surround your little one with heroes that are truly out of this world: stock up on nursery essentials and unique decor items featuring your favorite superheroes.
Nursery Essentials
From lighting to bedding to sound-proofing curtains, there are several products that you truly need to help make your life much easier as a new parent. Take a look at our recommended products that combine ‘necessary’ with ‘nerdy’!
Crib Sheets
You’ll need to have several crib sheets on hand, so you can wash them and put baby back to sleep without having to wait for the laundry.
These handmade crib sheets are made of 100% cotton and come in three bright, colorful patterns that will perfectly complement your Marvel nursery! Choose from a classic collage pattern with renditions of the original comic book characters, a graphic design set against comic book strip patterns, or an Infinity War pattern that includes many of the new characters alongside the classic superhero standbys. Each sheet set also includes a matching pillowcase.
Spider-Man Fitted Baby Crib Sheet
Partial to Spider-Man? This Etsy shop sells an assortment of crib sheet, blanket, and comforter sets with 3 colorful Spider-Man designs, so you will be able to find the perfect set to fit your needs. The bedding sets are made from 100% cotton for washability and comfort that will hold its color through many washes.
Black Panther Fitted Crib Sheet
Put your little one under the protection of the King of Wakanda with these Black Panther sheets! If you only need the crib sheets or you are starting from scratch and looking for a crib skirt, sheets, comforter, rail guard, and bumpers, this Etsy shop has you covered!
For Captain Marvel fans, there’s no better crib sheet than this awesome, 100% cotton custom made sheet. It features a bright, colorful design with classic comic-book style sketches of Captain Marvel. This seller also offers custom sizing, so if you have a unique crib mattress that is thicker than the average 4-5”, you should be able to find the perfect fit from this shop on Etsy.
Lamps
Lamps are a fun decor piece for any room, but in nurseries they are especially helpful, allowing you to avoid using harsh overhead lights while rocking baby to sleep or walking around the nursery late at night.
This classic lamp features a bright blue base and a unique lampshade adorned with Infinity War characters. The coolest part? A metal plate was rolled in to make the body of the lamp base.
Allow the Infinity Stones in Thanos’ gauntlet to light your little one’s nursery through the night! This cool 3D lamp has 7 different color options and projects a detailed image of the Infinity Gauntlet which will look awesome on a dresser or bookshelf in your baby’s nursery.
Looking for a lamp that features some of the classic characters? This 3D lamp projects an image of Spider-Man flanked by Iron Man and Captain America! With 7 color options, you can change the appearance of the lamp every day of the week, or pick a color that matches the rest of your decor.
Curtains
Curtains are an important visual tool when structuring the design of your nursery, since they are such a large canvas that serves to ground the room. But they also serve as an essential component of any nursery, blocking out noise and light so your baby can sleep soundly.
These official licensed Marvel Avengers curtains are sure to be the focal point of any Marvel Superhero nursery! The bold panels feature close-ups of beloved heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, the Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, Spider-Man, Black Panther, and even Groot! And the washable fabric will be appreciated by new parents, who may be surprised by how far spit-up can travel across a room.
If you want just a touch of Marvel flair without the bold look of full-length curtain panels, these valences might be the perfect solution! They can be hung on their own and used with blinds, or paired with a sheer curtain for a cohesive look. These valences are made of a Captain Marvel collage fabric that matches one of the crib sheets listed above.
Nursery Decor (The Fun Stuff!)
Not that the essentials aren’t fun- any nursery shopping that involves superheroes is fun! But these accessories will allow you to customize the nursery to best fit your family’s needs, while also creating a unique, one-of-a-kind nursery where you’ll love spending time and making memories with your little one.
Mobile
Provide visual and mental stimulation for your little one with a hanging mobile full of your favorite Marvel superheroes!
The bright, bold colors of these hand-crafted felt characters are sure to delight your little one, and be the perfect addition to your Marvel nursery. Customize the mobile by choosing from ten-character options including Thor, Loki, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk, Black Widow, Captain America, Scarlet Witch, Doctor Strange, and Black Panther. Which ones would look best in your nursery?
Some of the classics like Thor and Captain America join Black Panther and DC’s Batman beneath a starry “sky” in this felt mobile. Stars, clouds, and a moon surround handmade felt versions of these iconic characters.
Wall Decor
You’ll need to expand your Marvel horizons to appreciate this set of 6 nursery prints that includes one DC character! But it’s okay- Batman is the perfect addition to some classic Marvel Avengers in these ridiculously adorable renderings of baby superheroes! I mean, come on- has the Hulk ever looked cuter?!
Books
Reading to your child is an excellent way to foster language development from an early age. And what better reading material is there than stories based on the Marvel cinematic universe?
A sleepy baby Groot getting ready for bed is interrupted by Rocket, who needs Groots help to guard the galaxy once again! An adorable board book to introduce your little one to some of the newer Marvel characters.
Spider-Man is on a new mission: to introduce your baby to letters, numbers, colors, animals and more through this collection of Superhero Adventures learning board books! Perfect for little hands and learning minds.
A is for Avengers…B is for Black Panther! Teach your baby the names of Marvel characters as well as their alphabet with this Alphablock book!
Bedding and Blankets
This ultra-soft, machine washable fleece blanket is perfect for snuggling with baby in a rocking chair, or adding an extra layer of warmth on chilly nights. The bold colors and rich navy blue fleece will complement Marvel crib sheets and decor!
Surround your little superhero-in-training with the protection of the Avengers! Cute baby versions of the Hulk, Black Widow, Iron Man, and others adorn the throw pillows, duvet cover, floor mat, sheet, and bumper in this nursery bedding set! The pastel colors and soft, washable fabrics are perfect for a Marvel nursery.
Everything Else
A Spider-Man toy box will be a welcome addition in your nursery so you can store stuffed animals, rattles, teethers, and other baby toys. As your little one ages, you can teach them to put their own toys away in the organizing bin!
Is your little one worthy to wield the hammer of Thor? It certainly appears that they are worthy to wield this Thor baby rattle! The perfect gift for the youngest Avengers to start building their strength.
Even superheroes need to keep their rooms clean and organized. Start setting up good habits and maintaining a tidy nursery with these organizing cubes. Each bin features the symbol of a different Marvel superhero!
Marvel Superheroes Switch Cover Plate
Why have a boring white switchplate cover when you could have an Avengers switchplate cover? Add that finishing touch to your nursery with an awesome cover that will fit over a light switch, or an outlet!
This 3-in-1 decor piece makes a cute rug and play mat, but the drawstring around the edge actually allows you to turn this play mat into a drawstring toy storage bag! Quick and easy clean-up, especially as your little one ages and the nursery turns into a playroom. Captain America’s shield will remain an attractive decor piece and a functional part of your little one’s room!
Marvel Monthly Milestone Stickers
This is one trend that we are totally on-board with: taking themed monthly milestone photos for the first year of your baby’s life! These Marvel monthly stickers will help set the theme for the photos, and these Marvel Superhero baby clothes will look absolutely perfect for your photoshoots! Looking for inspiration for nurseries based on different fandom themes? Check out our Star Wars and Harry Potter nursery buying guides too!
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